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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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